1964 Flamboyant Lime Varsity

[Kombicol]

Maybe it was a fill in until these were finally received from the supplier? This is the first I've seen one of those. It is a nice looking piece.

1969 Schwinn Sky Blue Collegiate | Lightweight Schwinn Bicycles

Here is a 1969 Schwinn Collegiate I acquired about three years ago off of ebay. At first, I thought it was priced a bit high for the model and year, but after close study of the pictures provided with the auction, I decided to purchase it. When I received it, I was surprised to find an all...

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69 Collegiate on Rat Rods.

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Stem looks a lot like the early GB spearpoint stems from the uk.
Would not be surprised if there is a connection there somewhere

 

[60sstuff]

I just scored a beautiful Original 1964 Sprint derailleur.

It was advertised as a 66-67 derailleur, but the rivets suggest ‘64.

It’s tempting to upgrade the one on my above ‘64 Lime Varsity, but I’ll leave it as found for now.

 

[Schwinny]

Since this thread has been drug back out into the light...
That color is my second favorite, it is paint candy. I've got a 74 lime framed bike I ride often. Just Pretty.
About the stem tho. Pretty sure that's a PIVO stem.... the PIVO DEATH STEM ...
I heard the term several years ago and now working at the shop, have seen several on late 60s Schwinn sport versions. Both open and closed end. Some have "approved" and others not marked. Also have seen them on 60s and 70s Peugot and Motobecane.
The issue with them is that they are prone to crack in two right above the barrel split. I've seen it twice now as we break down 20- 30 bikes a week. But, I had a Cinelli come out broke exactly the same a few weeks ago. You can find other references to them as the death stem from Google. I imagine that happens from over tightening. Used to have a pic on my phone but I can't find it now, must have purged it.
A 21mm stem in a 22mm steerer might do that.

 

[Eric Amlie]

I think an AVA model was the one most commonly known as the "Death Stem", but Pivo shares the same fault of construction that leads to the possible failure.
There is a stress riser at the top of the slot where a crack can start. A small hole drilled at the top of the slots relieves the stress riser.
Photos are not mine. I've saved them from previous posts on the subject.

 

[60sstuff]

I’m stoked as I just acquired a very hard to find (first design) 1964 Sprint front changer / chain guide #3842/E051.
This Original unit is in superior condition and is the same style that came on my F4 Lime Varsity.
Post #26 shows information pertaining to this first design ‘64 Sprint front changer.

 

[60sstuff]

RED CARD

Scored several Original advertising Red Cards for the Varsity Sport recently.

Looks nice mounted on the ‘64 Flam Lime.